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November 28, 2018, 9:25
The announcement of the birth of two twins whose DNA has been modified to make them more resistant to the AIDS virus has sparked fierce criticism around the world.
The Chinese scientist who claims to have created the first genetically modified babies in history said Wednesday that he had suspended his clinical trials after the global controversy triggered by his announcement, reported the EFE news agency. .
"I'm sorry, the result was leaked unexpectedly," said He Jiankui, referring to videos posted on YouTube Sunday at a medical conference in Hong Kong.
"The clinical trials are interrupted because of the situation," he added.
The announcement of the birth of two twins whose DNA has been modified to make them more resistant to the AIDS virus has sparked fierce criticism worldwide for an act described as "madness" by many researchers .
At the medical conference held Wednesday in a crowded amphitheater, He Jiankui explained that eight couples, all composed of an HIV-positive father and an HIV-negative mother, had volunteered for the trial but that one of them had retired. .
Writing NTN24
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